Straightforward first-round win for Linette over qualifier
Magda Linette won against Fernanda Contreras Gomez 6-1, 6-4 on Monday evening. She’ll play Angelique Kerber, the No 15 seed, in the next round
Poland’s Magda Linette in action during her round of 32 match against Alison Riske of the U.S. in Eastbourne (AI/Reuters/Panoramic)
Pole Magda Linette advanced to the second round of Wimbledon by defeating Mexican qualifier Fernanda Contreras Gomez 6-1, 6-4 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London on Monday evening.
Linette, ranked No 65, will play Angelique Kerber, the No 15 seed, next.
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